Category Breakdown
Camera
Moto G30
Main sensor resolution (64 MP)
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Battery capacity
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Moto G30
Wired charging speed (20W)
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Moto G30
AnTuTu benchmark (170,968 pts)
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Moto G30
Screen size (6.5")
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Moto G42
Total weight (175g)
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Specs-per-dollar (server score)
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| Spec | Moto G30 | Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.5" | 6.4" | |
| 720 × 1,600 | 1,080 × 2,400 | |
| IPS LCD | AMOLED | |
| 90Hz | 60Hz | |
Camera | ||
| 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Quad | Triple | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm) | Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) | |
| 170,968 | — | |
| 6 GB | 4 GB | |
| 128 GB | 128 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 20W | 18W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 200g | 175g | |
| 9.1mm | 8mm | |
| glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | plastic frame and back | |
| water-repellent coating | water-repellent design | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Motorola Moto G42
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Motorola Moto G42
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Motorola Moto G30
Highest resolution main camera.